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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.60, 18,399.62 and 4,473.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.60, 18,399.62 and 4,473.39 is: 6,711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.60 : 18,399.62 = 4,473.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.60/18,399.62 = 4,473.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.60x = 18,399.62 × 4,473.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.60x = 82,308,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,308,653.74/12,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.08

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